I had a nice summary written up then lost it...Oops. Short version: St. Mary's has a single loss this season to Texas Arlingtion 51-65. Texas Arlington is not a bad team, but also doesn't appear to be that good. So St. Mary's can have an off night. It looked like they had a pretty off night for 25 minutes or so at USF Saturday, but their 15 good minutes were enough to win the game handily.

In weather news: High temperature for the day looks like 34 after not getting above freezing and snow predicted on Wednesday. Game time temperature currently looks to be around 20. Sounds like potential to partially thaw then turn to ice...

If the St. Mary's game can't be played here Thursday, but planes are flying (our women have to fly to St. Mary's), send our men to Moraga, too. They can have a double header. Then when we supposed to play there, have men's game here. An idea, maybe crazy, but better than having two three-game weeks.

If anyone is driving in NoPo today, it would be helpful to get some updates on road conditions for those who will need to travel to get there. If anyone is on Willamette Blvd or Lombard/Portsmouth, please advise on suggested passable routes to campus from I-5, Greeley, St. Johns Bridge, etc.

It sounds like parking in the main lot will be a challenge unless you have a 4WD vehicle, so street parking may be the best bet?

An unusually heavy snow storm blanketed the Portland metropolitan area during the 2008 holiday season. †The snowfall began on December 14 and continued for a week while piling up a foot or more of snow in most areas.

On December 22, 2008, while the region was reduced to a slow crawl and the UP campus, including the parking lot, had over a foot of snow, the Pilots beat Howard University, 98-73, in the Chiles Center.

Father Bill paid to have the parking lot plowed, the fans arrived, the food was hot, the game was played, everyone survived, and the world did not end!

A fan has reported that as of this morning, Lombard and Willamette were still compacted snow... they had 4 wheel drive and had no problems. They were of the impression that as long as people allow plenty of extra time (and the game is an hour later than normal), there should not be problems.

I foresee the biggest issue being vehicle clearance, in case the main lot is not plowed and parking on side streets is necessary... I would hope that the U is working on the parking lot today.

Below is a bunch of really good information I just received from UP. †I also received another opinion that Willamette and Lombard streets were passable this morning.

Menís Hoops Game Versus No. 21 Saint Maryís to be Played as Scheduled

PORTLAND, Ore. (PortlandPilots.com) Ė The University of Portland menís basketball game against No. 21 Saint Maryís will be played as scheduled tonight at 8 p.m. at the Chiles Center. Fans are encouraged to use their best judgment in attending the game based on weather and driving conditions. Below is information that may be helpful for those with tickets for the game or those considering attending.

TICKETS: Tickets are still available for tonightís game in person at the door or online, here. To view the University of Portland Athletics Tickets Policy, click here.

TELEVISION: The game will be nationally televised live on ESPNU and streamed on WatchESPN.

PREGAME SOCIALS: The Pilot House on campus will be open for pregame dining and drinks for all fans beginning at 5 p.m. along with shuttle bus service to and from the Chiles Center. The Hall of Fame Hospitality Room in Chiles Center will also be open at 6:30 p.m. for qualifying members of the Pilot Club.

PARKING: Fans are encouraged to use the Universityís main campus entry off of Willamette Blvd. and park in the main parking lot, which is being plowed throughout the afternoon. It is not advised to use the auxiliary entrance to campus off of Portsmouth Avenue or to park on any adjacent streets.